Kylie Aquilina

Kylie Aquilina is a dedicated solicitor with extensive experience in family law, particularly in parenting matters and complex property settlements. She brings a trauma-informed approach to her work, often dealing with cases involving family violence and restraining orders. Currently, Kylie serves as a family lawyer at Hammond Legal in Perth, where she effectively navigates family law disputes, providing representation at both mediation and litigation stages in the Family Court of Western Australia and the Magistrates Court. Before joining Hammond Legal, Kylie was a Senior Solicitor at Adamson & Adamson Lawyers, where she gained substantial experience in handling intricate family law property issues and children's matters. Her involvement with the Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence as a Board Member underscores her commitment to addressing family violence. Kylie's credentials include a diverse background in taxation law and finance, which is complemented by her tenure as a Chartered Accountant. She has also held the position of Taxation Manager at Ernst & Young, specialising in derivatives and offshore banking units, and previously worked at KPMG as a Solicitor and Tax Consultant. Her academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, a Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution from The College of Law Australia. Kylie's earlier roles as a legal clinic solicitor and guest lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia affirm her dedication to education and community service. Her diverse background equips her to manage a wide range of legal issues with expertise and empathy.